October 4th 2024.
On Thursday, Rasmus Hojlund made his mark in the game against Porto, scoring a goal for Manchester United. However, his celebration on social media after the match sparked some backlash from the team's fans. Despite this, the young striker apologized and clarified his intentions.
It was a big moment for Hojlund, who was making his first start of the season after struggling with injuries. He was able to put those troubles behind him and give the Red Devils a 2-0 lead in the first half. But unfortunately, the team was unable to maintain their lead and ended up with a disappointing 3-3 draw.
Despite the less-than-perfect result, Hojlund still wanted to celebrate his goal. He took to Instagram after the game, posting a picture with the caption, "Luckily I had 6 weeks to practice my celebration. A win would've made it perfect." However, this post did not sit well with some United fans who were frustrated with the team's performance.
Hojlund quickly returned to the platform to explain his post, clarifying that he never meant to take away from the result of the game. He asked the fans to move on and focus on the upcoming match against Aston Villa. "I've seen some anger about my post yesterday," he said on his Instagram story. "I never intended that...I was only happy to be back out there on the scoresheet again after a tough few weeks where I couldn't play and score."
The 21-year-old striker also spoke about his goal celebration, which he shared with club physio David Binningsley. He assured the fans that his main goal is to make them happy and he will give everything on the field to do so. "Let's move on, getting ready to give everything again on Sunday," he said.
Hojlund's return to the first-team was a positive for manager Erik ten Hag, who praised the young player's performance. "I'm very pleased with the return of Rasmus Hojlund," he said. "I think he had a good return, but we couldn't play him in the first two months of the season. Hopefully he is now fit and can continue to improve his fitness levels for a consistent season."
Despite the disappointment of the draw, Ten Hag remains hopeful that Hojlund's return and contribution will help turn things around for the team. Manchester United fans can sign up for news, exclusives, and analysis on the team, as well as the latest updates on players like Hojlund. The site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
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